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B12 Deficiency and Injections

2021-11-02 14:18:38
I was diagnosed with Vitamin B12 Deficiency (83 pg/ml) and my doctor had put me on Methycobal injection 1000 mg every alternate day for first 10 days, later once every week for a month and then once a month for an year. Should I be taking these injections forever or can I switch to tablets later?
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Eventually you will be converted to tablets

Answered2021-11-03 17:28:46

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Can switch to tabs when levels become normal and after informing your treating dctr

Answered2021-11-03 04:57:33

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Continue same treatment for 1 year With Cap Neurobion fort ( Mehtylcobalamin 1500 mcg) OD

Answered2021-11-03 02:07:21

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Kindly discuss for your concern. Need to evaluate further

Answered2021-11-02 16:49:08

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You can switch to tablets now. No need of injections.
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Consult online for detailed discussion and prescription medicine.

Answered2021-11-02 14:25:10

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Can take tablets

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Yes you can take tablet now ok.

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Can take tablets

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take vit b12 enriched diet

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